"For Man is as a Tree in a Field"

Activities - Full Sessions

Quality of the Environment

In order to run the activities below successfully, you will need to prepare a wall exhibition reflecting the essential elements of the discussion, which can be used to conclude the series.

Synopsis

A clarification activity on the quality of Jewish life in the Diaspora.

Aims

Explore the statics and dynamics of community ecology
Deepen the analogy to permit discussion of numerous issues

Suitability:

Adults, students, older teenagers

Preparation:

1 or 2 sets of worksheets per discussion group
The exhibition of 3 types of forest should be on the wall

Procedure:

1. Divide into 5 groups of 5-7 people.  The task is to draw a comparison between the Jewish community and the forest, between the individual in the community and a tree.
2. If time is insufficient, each group can work on one section of the material. Otherwise, allow 6 minutes for each section and writing up notes and ask each group to present a different section at the summing up. The same group should present sections #5 & #6.
3. Each group has the floor in turn. If there are any additions or disagreements these should be raised after each section, rather than be left to the end.